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Bon Voyage by Barbour has one goal: to help you plan your dream vacation without breaking the bank. I specialize in destination weddings, adult vacations/romance travel, group travel and all-inclusive vacations in the Caribbean and Mexico. Contact me to learn more, or obtain a quote for your next vacation!

I’ve officially entered “Vacation Mode” for the next 8 days! I’m looking forward to a few fun and relaxing days at sea w...
08/03/2024

I’ve officially entered “Vacation Mode” for the next 8 days! I’m looking forward to a few fun and relaxing days at sea with my family, enjoying Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Utopia of the Seas. 🛳️ Keep an eye on my stories to come on vacation with me!

I’m truly going to try to be out of the office, like for real. But I understand that some things can’t wait for my return. I’ll be monitoring email and my texts for urgent needs; otherwise all other needs will be addressed beginning August 12, 2024. Thank you for your understanding and patience!

See y’all in my stories! 👋🏾

How are we feeling about Southwest eliminating their open seating policy? Do you enjoy the comfort of having a preassign...
07/25/2024

How are we feeling about Southwest eliminating their open seating policy? Do you enjoy the comfort of having a preassigned seat, or did you enjoy the thrill of taking your chances at boarding time?

I have mixed feelings. But as long as those bags are still free, I don’t really care. I live way too close to BWI Airport to eliminate Southwest as an option. 😆

To me, “success” isn’t defined by income, profits, or material things. “Success” is joy. “Success” is friendship. “Succe...
07/09/2024

To me, “success” isn’t defined by income, profits, or material things.

“Success” is joy.
“Success” is friendship.
“Success” is love.

I experienced all of these things (from my couch in Maryland) as I watched story after story from the 40th birthday celebration for Jon and Cameron. Almost 40 of their framily came together in Punta Cana for an experience of epic proportions. It was my absolute honor to have been chosen to arrange this trip and to work with them and all of their guests. A time was had…and I’m showing up next time. 🤣

Thank you to Jon and Cameron for trusting me and to my industry partners:

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Melanin

I never mind managing the travel arrangements for destination wedding guests, because it’s part of why couples hire me, ...
05/20/2024

I never mind managing the travel arrangements for destination wedding guests, because it’s part of why couples hire me, but it’s always nice to get such kind feedback!

All it takes is an email for me to get to work on making adjustments to a reservation. Sometimes plans change when you book a room almost a year in advance! That’s the value of having a single point of contact to handle your guests’ needs and requests.

Thank you LaRonda for this lovely review!

Why not do something different in a new destination??The hubby, homies and I rode ATVs during our time in Cabo. This is ...
04/21/2024

Why not do something different in a new destination??

The hubby, homies and I rode ATVs during our time in Cabo. This is something I’d never done before…I’ve only been a passenger in a dune buggy.

Did I think I was going to drive off the road several times? I sure did.

Did I resist pushing the ATV to its full power for most of the ride? I sure did.

But do y’all know what I did do? THAT.

Would you do a beachside ATV ride?

Happy 9th birthday to my broke best friend/travel buddy. This girl’s current destination wish list:Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 Me...
04/15/2024

Happy 9th birthday to my broke best friend/travel buddy.

This girl’s current destination wish list:
Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦
Mexico 🇲🇽
Jamaica 🇯🇲
Mt. Fuji 🇯🇵

She comes by it honest. 🤷🏾‍♀️

A few Spring Break pics! We have theeeee latest spring break, so the crowds weren’t AS crazy as they could’ve been. It w...
04/06/2024

A few Spring Break pics! We have theeeee latest spring break, so the crowds weren’t AS crazy as they could’ve been. It was nice to get away to baby girl’s home state and spend some time with family!

Florida in March is 🤌🏾🤌🏾 (except when it storms and your flight home gets cancelled 😂)

How did you all spend Spring Break 2024?

On this Resurrection Sunday, I am thankful for grace, renewal, restoration, palm trees, sunshine and large bodies of wat...
03/31/2024

On this Resurrection Sunday, I am thankful for grace, renewal, restoration, palm trees, sunshine and large bodies of water. 🌴 ☀️ 🌊

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Easter Sunday, if you celebrate. 🙏🏾

Fam and I are spring breaking this week, so regular business will resume on Thursday. ✈️

It’s your honeymoon - treat yo’self!That’s exactly what my clients did this week, booking this faaabulous room at Sandal...
03/22/2024

It’s your honeymoon - treat yo’self!

That’s exactly what my clients did this week, booking this faaabulous room at Sandals Royal Barbados for their 2025 honeymoon. Why not luxuriate with butler service after spending months planning one of the biggest events of your lives? You deserve. 💅🏾



Ahhh the free upgrade. It’s the dream right? You’re just sitting there minding your business and are tapped to occupy a ...
03/15/2024

Ahhh the free upgrade. It’s the dream right? You’re just sitting there minding your business and are tapped to occupy a seat in first class.

Orrrrr

you open your room door and realize that this is waaaay better than what you booked. 💅🏾

If you had to choose, what would you pick? A first class upgrade or getting bumped up to a suite?

I am…⭐️ A wife ⭐️ A mother ⭐️ A daughter ⭐️ A sister ⭐️ An auntie⭐️ A friend ⭐️ A business owner ⭐️ Constantly busy but ...
03/09/2024

I am…

⭐️ A wife
⭐️ A mother
⭐️ A daughter
⭐️ A sister
⭐️ An auntie
⭐️ A friend
⭐️ A business owner
⭐️ Constantly busy but
⭐️ Capable of anything I put my mind to

Cheers to all of the women out here wearing multiple hats and making them look cute. Today is for us!

Happy International Women’s Day!

The last time I posted this picture was when we last celebrated Leap Day, having no idea that we were on the brink of a ...
02/29/2024

The last time I posted this picture was when we last celebrated Leap Day, having no idea that we were on the brink of a global pandemic and shutdown. It was a LOT. 😵‍💫 We should’ve just leapt right on over 2020.

I hope this Leap Year is better for ALL of us!!

Have you ever traveled with the “bougie friend” who seemed to have the airport cheat codes and said “I’ll meet you on th...
02/28/2024

Have you ever traveled with the “bougie friend” who seemed to have the airport cheat codes and said “I’ll meet you on the other side of security”?

Or are YOU said bougie friend? 👀 (I may or may not be this person…🙋🏾‍♀️ 🤷🏾‍♀️)

If you are the former, you may find this post helpful. The cheat codes (TSA Pre☑️, Global Entry and CLEAR) are all within reach, with a small financial investment and completion of a few forms*.

If you are the latter, PLEASE share this post with the people you have left behind in the security and immigration lines (a/k/a “gen pop”).

Sharing is caring.

And the faster everyone clears security and/or immigration, the sooner we can go stare at our gate and make sure it’s still there. Amen? Amen.



*Ummm not everyone will be eligible for these programs…run ins with the law may be disqualifiers as well as other “real life sit’iations” (that is).

(If you picked up on that last reference, we can be friends)

Reviews like this send me to my happy place! It’s not necessarily due to the praise (although I appreciate it lol). It’s...
02/22/2024

Reviews like this send me to my happy place! It’s not necessarily due to the praise (although I appreciate it lol). It’s because another amazing couple had an unforgettable wedding experience (both during the planning and the actual weekend) and I was able to assist them in making that happen!

The process of planning a destination wedding can be daunting due to the number of moving parts. Anytime I’m able to alleviate a couple of the potential stress that comes with it, I’ve done my job.

Thank you and for allowing me to be part of your journey together. 😍🥰

I am a self-proclaimed “sunset junkie” and I’m clearly not alone - many of the couples I’ve worked with will request tha...
02/19/2024

I am a self-proclaimed “sunset junkie” and I’m clearly not alone - many of the couples I’ve worked with will request that their wedding and/or reception occur during sunset. There are soooo many factors that contribute to executing this vision, from time of year to location to venue. Consider a “sunset junkie” on your planning team! 🤷🏾‍♀️ 🌅

Venturing offsite sometimes leads to nice surprises! Hubby and I found this Michigan bench in the middle of Puerto Valla...
02/09/2024

Venturing offsite sometimes leads to nice surprises! Hubby and I found this Michigan bench in the middle of Puerto Vallarta. 💛💙

What’s your vibe when on vacation - do you stay onsite at the resort or explore the area?

AVA is going to be a game changer!!! I cannot wait for it to open this year! 🙌🏾
02/02/2024

AVA is going to be a game changer!!! I cannot wait for it to open this year! 🙌🏾

AVA Resort Cancun is a brand-new all-inclusive resort in Cancun, and it opens this June.

I am the product of my ancestors’ sacrifices. I strive to remember those who have paved the way EVERY day, but this mont...
02/01/2024

I am the product of my ancestors’ sacrifices. I strive to remember those who have paved the way EVERY day, but this month in particular!

And we get a whole extra day this year! 😂

Happy Black History Month!

Someone should’ve said “hey Carla - take two steps to the right so that your dome isn’t blocking the words” 🤦🏾‍♀️ Hopefu...
01/29/2024

Someone should’ve said “hey Carla - take two steps to the right so that your dome isn’t blocking the words” 🤦🏾‍♀️

Hopefully the message still came across. 🫠
Your wedding day is one of theeee most important days of your life and you want to make SURE it fits your vision. There are a tonnnn of resorts across the Caribbean and Mexico - where do you even start?

Start with a . And guess what - I’m one of those!! 👋🏾

I would LOVE to talk to you about your vision and how I can make it a reality for you. Schedule a free consultation by clicking my bio or visiting www.bvbweddings.com 💻 💍 🏝️

Next week I will be out of the office attending Save the Date, an incredible travel industry event focused on Destinatio...
01/19/2024

Next week I will be out of the office attending Save the Date, an incredible travel industry event focused on Destination Weddings!! I was one of 40 agents selected across the US and Canada to visit Cancun and Riviera Maya Mexico. I will be learning how to even better serve the amazing couples I’m blessed to work with, as well as touring resorts and venues. The event is hosted by one of my favorite and most trusted travel partners , and I’m so grateful for the opportunity.

Keep an eye on my stories next week!! 😊

Ahhh!! The   photos just dropped and I’m so excited!! I haven’t had a chance to go through them all yet, but I had to po...
06/02/2023

Ahhh!! The photos just dropped and I’m so excited!! I haven’t had a chance to go through them all yet, but I had to post this one from after accepting my Platinum Award. I was so honored!

Fun fact: those shoes came off IMMEDIATELY. 😂 😣

10 years ago this week, I was on my first FAM trip as a travel agent. We spent a week in Jamaica, visiting each Sandals ...
05/21/2023

10 years ago this week, I was on my first FAM trip as a travel agent. We spent a week in Jamaica, visiting each Sandals and Beaches resort on the island. It was my first time in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and I was terrified with the idea of having to spend a week with people I didn’t know.

That week changed my life. It helped me grow my business. I made friends that are still in my life (Will 🕊️). I fell in love with the island of Jamaica. I rode a banana boat for the first time and flipped into the Caribbean Sea. So many amazing memories and still my most epic FAM trip to date.

Last night I had the honor of being recognized as a Platinum Agent by  for the second year in a row. This last year has ...
05/18/2023

Last night I had the honor of being recognized as a Platinum Agent by for the second year in a row. This last year has been a LOT y’all - including moving 1,000 miles and having to figure out life in a brand new zip code. So I don’t take this achievement lightly. Thank you to my amazing clients - you have been soooooo patient with me and sooooo understanding! Without y’all, I wouldn’t have been on that stage!!!

Thank you to my amazing BDM Andrea for all of the support and being an overall rock star!

Thank you to my Showstoppers buddy Ashley for rolling with me again!

There was also a touching tribute to my sweet and magnificent friend Will Medina, who we unexpectedly lost in February. His husband Mario did a beautiful job honoring Will and what he meant to ALL of us, and I was blessed to be in the room. 🧜‍♂️ 🕊️

I feeling energized (in spite of my tiredness 😂) and motivated after last night. Let’s do this!!!

YES. YES. SO MUCH YESSSS!!Congratulations to TaNisha and Antwuan who, after having to postpone their Mexico wedding due ...
07/06/2022

YES. YES. SO MUCH YESSSS!!

Congratulations to TaNisha and Antwuan who, after having to postpone their Mexico wedding due to the pandemic, tied the knot at The Grand at Moon Palace this past weekend!

The pics made me squeal! 😝 I’m so appreciative of these two for hanging in there with me for the past 2 years. You’re so amazing!!! Congratulations! 🥂



‼️”Happy” Hurricane Season ‼️Hurricane season may not officially begin until TODAY, but if you’ve been paying attention,...
06/01/2022

‼️”Happy” Hurricane Season ‼️

Hurricane season may not officially begin until TODAY, but if you’ve been paying attention, Hurricane Agatha decided that she was too good to wait til June 1.

If you’ve got summer travel plans to Mexico or the Caribbean, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the tropics as your trip approaches.

However, as says, “rule #7 is Don’t panic”…storms can, will and do change directions.

Here we go!

LONG POST ALERT🚨 If you take a trip down my  timeline to March 3, 2020, you’ll see a post proclaiming my excitement abou...
05/17/2022

LONG POST ALERT🚨

If you take a trip down my timeline to March 3, 2020, you’ll see a post proclaiming my excitement about joining . 10 days later, the world shut down. I kept with the courses as we all began seeing our businesses waver under the duress of COVID and - as I’ve said before - I wanted to quit multiple times. Still, I persevered and that is largely due to the ongoing encouragement, support and gentle nudging of our fearless leader Will Medina (). I had a chance to see my friend Will for the first time in 7 years a few weeks ago and I *think* I thanked him for his relentless enthusiasm during some very dark times. (If I didn’t, blame it on the a-a-a-a-alcohol 😂).

Fellow travel professionals: If you’re feeling some type of way about your business like I was, or just are looking to learn how to get into weddings, I can’t speak more highly about . Enrollment is happening NEOW - you can learn more following the link in my bio.

Yes, I’m dropping on my TL. It’s worth it, I promise. And I don’t promote things that aren’t worth it.

It’s almost poetic that the   awards ended on Global Travel Advisor Day. The past 2 years of serving in this travel advi...
05/04/2022

It’s almost poetic that the awards ended on Global Travel Advisor Day. The past 2 years of serving in this travel advisor role have not been easy - my posts of late have reflected that. However, the past few days of networking with fellow agents and industry professionals have re-lit a spark in me. It’s an honor to serve as your travel advisor and I will continue to grow and learn to serve you best.

Out of the office and in Punta Cana!! This pic isn’t glamorous but it’s full of gratitude. I’ll be out of the office unt...
04/30/2022

Out of the office and in Punta Cana!! This pic isn’t glamorous but it’s full of gratitude. I’ll be out of the office until May 5 as I enjoy ’s Showstopper Awards at Hard Rock Punta Cana! Work hard, play hard. Thank you to all of my amazing clients for your trust in my expertise!

04/20/2022
COVID led to sooo many changes with air travel, some for the good (buh bye change fees!!!) and some not so great (have y...
06/13/2021

COVID led to sooo many changes with air travel, some for the good (buh bye change fees!!!) and some not so great (have you seen some of these FARES!?!?). Middle seats are being booked again and, in my most recent flight - pictured above last week - limited beverage service has been restored.

Have any of your flown since the pandemic? What have you noticed has changed??

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